The purpose of this course is to obtain the basic knowledge and academic skills to prepare yourself in conducting research activities as a graduate student. The contents of the course include: 1) library instruction to develop search skills online and offline, 2) campus information services and their adequate use, 3) practical issues on information network and computers in relation to the campus information system, and 4) information security and ethics.

Students learn the effective search skills of library collection and how to utilize the academic information for their studies, as well as the manners and ethics when publishing his/her works as academic papers.

Students acquire basic knowledge in utilizing computers, LAN and internet for academic studies.

Students know campus information services such as KUINS and can use them adequately in his/her laboratory.

Students know and can practice the rules to follow in using computers and networks for academic activities in the university recognizing issues in information security and ethics.

Course is given as an intensive course of four class hours. It treats the following topics:
1) Utilization of university library, information search and publication (1 class hour)
2) Basics of information network (1 class hour)
3) Usage of campus information services (1 class hour)
4) Information security and ethics (1 class hour)